Xiao Zhang vs Tianqi Yan
WIM Xiao Zhang (2214) · WIM Tianqi Yan (2346)
Xiao Zhang and Tianqi Yan have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2019 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Zhang leads 2 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (57% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Zhang | Draws | Yan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhang with White | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Yan with White | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Zhang | Draws | Yan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 2 | 6 | 5 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Zhang | Draws | Yan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C02 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Tianqi Yan | Xiao Zhang | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | 2026 Chinese Chess League Division A | Round-Robin R1-6 |
| Jun 2026 | Tianqi Yan | Xiao Zhang | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Asian Individual Chess Championship 2026 | Women |
| Jul 2025 | Tianqi Yan | Xiao Zhang | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | ch-CHN w |
| Jul 2024 | Tianqi Yan | Xiao Zhang | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 6th Belt and Road Shaoxing |
| May 2024 | Tianqi Yan | Xiao Zhang | 1-0 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | ch-CHN w |
| May 2023 | Xiao Zhang | Tianqi Yan | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-CHN w |
| Feb 2023 | Tianqi Yan | Xiao Zhang | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Classical | chB-CHN w |
| Dec 2020 | Tianqi Yan | Xiao Zhang | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Wch FIDE Online U18 Girls Asia Qualifier |
| Sep 2019 | Xiao Zhang | Tianqi Yan | 0-1 | Slav Defense | China zt 3.5 w |
| Jul 2019 | Tianqi Yan | Xiao Zhang | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann | Shaoxing Open w |
| Jul 2019 | Xiao Zhang | Tianqi Yan | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | chB-CHN w |
| Jun 2019 | Tianqi Yan | Xiao Zhang | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | chT-CHN w |
| Jun 2019 | Xiao Zhang | Tianqi Yan | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 18th Asian Continental Open w |
| Jan 2019 | Xiao Zhang | Tianqi Yan | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1st Tianjin Binhai Cup |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Xiao Zhang and Tianqi Yan?
In 14 recorded games, Xiao Zhang has 2 wins, Tianqi Yan has 6 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Xiao Zhang and Tianqi Yan played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Jan 2019 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Xiao Zhang and Tianqi Yan play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games), followed by the Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.